Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 5180, Peter Gerhart, Penn

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn
Gerhart, Peter
S 5180
CONTENTS
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31.404 Pennsylvania
Peter Gerhart, d. Columbia Co in the State of Pennsylvania who was a private in the Company com. by Captain Spangler of the regt com. by Col Geyer in the Penna. Militia time for 8 months. amount due to 24 August 1837 to to widow, Mariah Gerhart,
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annu to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of May 1838 and sent to Sarah Warner Esq. Danville, Pa.
means to the 4th of Aug 1837 $ 173. 45 emigrant allowance ending
Revolutionary Claim, acted June 7, 1832. Recorded by [Signature] Clerk Book 6 2 Vol. 5 Page 23

State of Pennsylvania Columbia County
On the 23 day of April 1838 before William Montgomery Esqr One of the associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Columbia County. Personally appeared D. Mary Ann Gerhart, of Mifflin Township County of Columbia and State aforesaid Widow of the late Peter Gerhart, deceased and was a an applicant to the United States for a Pension, who was duly sworn according to law. With on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the Benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
My said husband was a Soldier in the revolution of War for proof. I offer the declaration of my said late husband made before the then Second District, and also the deposition of Sarah Schunk, of her Service, now filed in the Pension Office for the proof of his Service as such.
I was married to my said husband Peter Gerhart, on the 8 day of January 1824. and my said husband died on the 24 day of August 1837, and I now remain his Widow.
I offer the deposition of Peter Kaup Jr. Carpenter. The man who made the coffin for my said husband, and was present when buried.
I also offer the deposition of Peter Zoke both as to my marriage and death of my said husband. I also offer the deposition of Sarah Gerhart, as to the death of my said husband.

Sworn and subscribed this 23 rd day of April 1838. before me
William Montgomery
Per Marschall. X Gerhart mark
I, William Montgomery, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Columbia County do hereby declare my opinion after the Investigation of the matter, and after putting the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant is the Widower of a revolutionary Soldier, and a respectable person, and that the said Marschall Gerhart from great age and bodily infirmity is unable to appear in Court,
William Montgomery

State of Pennsylvania Lehigh County
On the Second day of September A.D. One Thousand eight hundred and Eighty six before Leonard Rupert, Eleazer — one of the associate Judges of the court of common pleas of Lehigh County personally appeared Peter Gerhart, a resident of Mifflin Township, Lehigh County and State aforesaid aged eighty two years who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. I was a Soldier in the army of the United States during part of the revolutionary War to wit I was drafted in a company commanded by Captain Peter Spengler in the fall of 1777. for the term of two months with Jacob Schwuch. John George Peter. The company met at Supfres town in the township of Mohnton in the county of Berks. We marched to Allentown, Bethlehem Easton, New Jersey, Amboy, &c. Major Lincum's and Col. B. F. M. where our Officers at this place we received our discharge for two months Service.
I was drafted again in the company of Peter Spengler in the fall of 1778. The company met in Hombury in the county of Berks. we marched to Reading, Philadelphia New Jersey and New Ark. The Service at this time was two months under Col. Thomas Griswold of Northampton County Penn a . I was drafted again in the fall of 1779. in a company commanded by Captain Jacob Shoffel with Jacob Schwuch & others not recalled.

The Regt at Reading we marched to the Gap, Montgomery County. Thence to New Jersey, to New Ark, which was headquarters. This tour was two months.
I was drafted again in a company commanded by Captain H. Umbehacker, with Jacob Schmitt, not recalled for the term of two months. This was in the summer of 1880. In July, August & September the company went at Homburg, Berks County. We marched to Sunbury, Northumberland. Milton to the Muncy, in Lycoming County, for the purpose to protect the property of the inhabitants from the Indians. Col. Leineweber had the command. I received a regular discharge at the end of each tour which are lost.
I am known to Christian Brobst, formerly a Member of the Penn a Legislature. Col. P. S. Cooper, Horsham. Peter Zoke, Esq. B. Smith, P. M. at Mifflinville, M. Snyder, John Brown.
1. I was born the tenth day of December A. D. 1853, in the township of Albany in the County of Berks, Penn a . My age is taken from my Birth Certificate now before me.
2. When I was called in to service of my country, I resided in the township of Albany, County of Berks, Penn a .
I removed into the County of Northumberland now Columbia about thirty years ago where I now reside.

 4 I was trofted in to the Metetia Service in my own name, and served my country faithfully for the term of eight months -  5. The reason why I have not applied sooner for a Pension is because I did not know there was a Pension Law passed by Congress. June 7. 1832 - 
Sworn and Subscribed } his the day and year } Peter + Gerhart aforesaid before me. } mark  Leonard Rupert
I Leonard Rupert. one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Columbia County do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the Matter, and after putting the Interrogatories prescribed by the War department that the above named was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he stated, and that the said Peter Gerhart, from great age and bodily infirmity is unable to appear in Court - and I further certify that Isarah Bohl, who has signed an annexed certificate is a clergyman, residing in Berwick, and that Mr. M c Curdy, who has signed the same is a resident of Mifflinville in the County of Columbia, are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit -
Leonard Rupert

State of Pennsylvania Columbia County
I James Donaldson Prothonotary of the court of common Pleas in and for the county of Columbia aforesaid do certify that Leonard Rupert Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken was and still is an acting Judge
of the court of common Pleas in and for the county aforesaid duly commissioned as such and to all whose official acts as such due faith and credit is and ought to be given as in courts of Justice as elsewhere and that the signature of Leonard Rupert is the proper hand writing of the said Leonard Rupert Esq.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court at Danville — this seventh day of September — A. 1836 James Donaldson Protho by James Donaldson Jr Clerk

Rev War
5180. INVALID.
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Apr. 28-1900 Mrs. G. M. Bluestone Savings mch.
File No. 5180
Peter Geshart
Rev War
Act: June 1st 82
Index: Vol. 72 , Page 139
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Peter Gerhart Pringle
Suspended
let 20 Feb '36
Same 76 common
do 3 Oct 1836
do 9 Jan '37
do 17 April '37
do 24 " "
do to same 6 Sept 1837
do to same 25 Jan 1838
do 5 Feb 1838
do 12 Feb 1838
do 3 April 1838

FREE
W. H. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington City -
Postmaster

Donville Columbia County Pa.
February 8. 1838
In your letter of the 5 th inst. I came duly to hand on the claim of the Western District. —
We are fully prepared to prove all that your request. I beg leave to refer you to proof of a letter from you dated April 24. 1837. — —
In the case of Peter Gerhart, and Jacob Schwartz their statement should be taken again before a Justice of the Peace
Will you agree to except the proof of the Western District, done before a respectable Justice of the Peace in the place of a Justice of the Peace I refer you to your letter of over this is a respectable Justice of the Peace within one Mile of the Wye, and the nearest Justice 12 Miles. hoping that you will agree to except the proof to be done by Samuel Creasy Esq. in your answer soon
I am your obedient servant Samuel H. Harrison
+ Samuel Creasy Esq.

You will please to grant one of our papers -
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Danville Columbia County Penn ya January 18. 1838.
Sir
I Wrote you a few weeks ago and sent your further proof on the claim of the late Peter Gerhart. and will you be so obliging as examine the claim, and give me an answer
I am yours respectfully
Samuel Herman agent for P er Gerhart deceased
For J. L. Lockwood - Commissioner of Pensions

Donville. Columbia County Penn s May 7 1838
Sir
Will you be so obliging as give me an answer to my letter on the claim of Moreland Gerhart, M rs . dau r of Peter Gerhart. deceased. late of Mifflin township county of Dauphin. by sending me a Pension certificate. There has been a considerable delay in her claim Hoping that you will attend to it
I am yours respectfully
Samuel Horner
Mr J L Edwards.
Commissioner of Pensions

Berwick below his county Penn cc September 5. 1836
Sir
In mail I enclose you the Declaration of Peter Berwick a revolutionary soldier, bequeathed to his room for 18 months by P. Berwick & with his proof - Jacob Berwick and Peter Berwick resided within one mile of each other in Albany township in the county of Berks. and lived together for the term of 8 months. as stated
I am yours respectfully
Samuel H. Harmon
2 L Edward copy

Danville, Colesham County Penna
Sir
You will please to recollect that Sarah Schwank & Peter Gerhart, both made application to your Department before Judge President, at the same time & date, the Pension of Sarah Schwank has been allowed. Peter Gerhart died in August last past and left a poor, but respectable family. I beg leave to send you the proof of the Service Peter Gerhart now received. Nothing will be expected for the use of his widow. Peter Gerhart died in August last.
You will please to give me an answer soon
I am yours respectfully
Samuel Harmon
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions

Danville. Columbia County. Penn o March 5 th 1838.
Sir Your letter of the 12 th ultimo came only to hand. — —
Per mail. I inclose you the Marriage certificate of Peter Gerhart to Morehead Gerhart from Peter Yoke Esq.
I also inclose the Deposition of Peter Kaup Esq. The Man who made the bequest for the late Peter Gerhart, etc. — —
I also inclose you the Deposition of Sarah Gerhart, — —
I also inclose you the Deposition of Peter Yoke Esq. — —
The Declaration of Peter Gerhart, an affidavit to a United States Pension now filed in your Office. done before the Hon. Leonard Ruppert and also the Deposition of Sarah Schwenk
Hope that no further proof will be required in the claim of Morehead Gerhart Widow of the late Peter Gerhart. — you will please to sent me a Pension certificate for the Widow, with as little delay as you can

I am yours. respekt fully
Samuel H. Morrison
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions

State of Pennsylvania } Columbia County }
Personally appeared before me One of the Associate Judges in and for the County aforesaid Peter Haaf Jnd. of Mifflin Town- ship County aforesaid Comptroller a credible person who was duly sworn according to Law, who doth depose that he was personally acquainted with Peter Gehrart late of Mifflin Township County aforesaid an Applicant to the United States for a Pension that the aforesaid Peter Gehrart died the 24 th day of August 1887 and further this Deponent made the Coffin for the aforesaid Peter Gehrart and was present when the said Peter Gehrart was buried and that his Widow is now living and resides on the old homestead And further saith not.
Sworn & Subscribed this 2 day of March 1888.
Before me William Montgomery
Peter Haaf Jnd

State of Pennsylvania } Columbia County }
Personally appeared before me one of the Associate Judges in and for the County aforesaid Peter G. G. Esquire of Mifflin Township County aforesaid a credible person who was duly sworn According to Law who deposes that he was personally acquainted with Peter G. G. of Mifflin Township County aforesaid and was an applicant to the United States for a Pension the said Peter G. G. died in August 1837. and this deposition was present when the said Peter G. G. was buried. And further saith not
Debs G. G.
Sworn to subscribed March 3 1838
Before me
William Montgomery
(Handwritten signature of William Montgomery)
State of Pennsylvania } Columbia County }
I James Donaldson Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that William Montgomery Esq. before whom the foregoing depositions were taken is an acting Associate Judge of the said Court duly Commissioned and sworn as such. And to all his official acts as such due faith and credit is and ought to be given. And that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is gen- uine. In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Danville the fifth day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
James Donaldson Prothonotary By Jas. Donaldson In Clerk

State of Pennsylvania Columbia County
Personally appeared before me in Substa of the Peace in and for the said - county Isaac Shultz aged 77 years whose credibility is unquestionable, a resident citizen of Mifflin Township county of Columbia & state aforesaid, who was duly sworn according to Law who saith, I have known Peter Gerhart since the said Gerhart was thirteen years old to the said Peter Gerhart and my self - when together as near as thirty. Soldier - for the term of eight months. is follows in the fall of 1877 under Capt. Peter Shultz in the fall of 1878 under Capt. Peter Shultz in the summer of 1879 under Capt. Jacob Schaffel - in the summer of 1880 under Capt. J. M. Schaeffer the said Peter Gerhart was a brave and active Soldier and always ready to March in the defence of his Country when called upon and further and not
Sworn and Subscribed this second day of September 1886 before me
Isaac Schaeffer
Samuel Harnan J.P.

State of Pennsylvania } Columbia County - }
I James Donaldson Prothonotary of the court of common pleas of Columbia County aforesaid. do certify that Samuel Horner Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit when tendered was and still is an acting Justice of the Peace for the County foresaid duly commissioned as such and to such due faith and credit is and ought to be given as well in courts of Justice as elsewhere and that the signature of Samuel Horner as with in the proper hand writing of the said Samuel Horner Esq.
In Witness where I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court at Danville, this seventh day of September. A.D. 1836. For James Donaldson Protho James Donaldson Jr. Clerk

State of Pennsylvania Columbia County
§ Personally appeared before me the Subscribed one of the Associate
Judges in and for said County Jacob Gubert of, Mifflin Township County of said who was duly sworn according to Law and who is a credible person and doth depose that he was well acquainted with Peter Gubert Who deceased of the same place and was an Applicant to the United States for a Pension the said Peter Gubert died on 24 th day of August 1837. and further doth depose that his widow is now living and now resident in Mifflin Township aforesaid
Sworn & Subscribed Jacob Gubert before me this 2 day of March 1838.
William Montgomery

State of Pennsylvania } ss Columbia County } Personally appeared before Me a justice of the Peace in and for the said County Jacob Schwartz of Mifflin Township County and State aforesaid — a credible person a Pennsylvanian and united States Prisoner who was known in due form of Law Who Saith I was personally acquainted with the late Peter Gearhart of the Township County & State aforesaid deceased the said Peter Gearhart and My Self resided in the County of Berks and where drafted in the Sixth Class Pennsylvania Militia and served our Country as follows — the said Peter Gearhart and My Self where drafted in a Company of Militia Commanded by Captain Peter Snyder in the beginning of August AD 1777 for the term of ten months in the Township of Montgomery County of Berks we Marched to Allentown Bethlehem then into New Jersey to Amboy at the end of our ten months we got a regular discharge our Officers where Major Lindemuth and Col Gehr. the said Peter Gearhart and My Self where drafted again in the Sixth Class Penns. Militia in the beginning of September 1778 in a Company of Militia Commanded by Capt Peter Spengler in the County of Berks State aforesaid we Marched to Reading then to Philadelphia to New ark New Jersey this term was ten months and received our discharge for our Services the Major & Colonel none not recruited — " — " — " — the said Peter Gearhart and My Self where drafted again in the Sixth Class Penns. Militia in September 1779 in a Company Command = once by Captain Jacob Shuppel or Company

Met at Reading we Marched to the Gap from there to New Jersey to New Ark at this place was had Quarters This tour was two month we received our regular discharge and went home the Norm of our Officers Not mentioned — The said Peter Gearhart and My Self when disbanded again in the Sixth class Penns. Artillery in a Company commanded by H. Unklebach in the beginning of July 1780 in the County of Berks for the term of two month the Company Met at Pamlung we Marched to Sunbury Milton & Mary Penns for the purpose to protect the property of the of the Inhabitants of that place from the Indians but Michael Lindemuth had the Command in October 1780 we received a regular discharge for our two month Service and further says the said Peter Gearhart Served his Country faithfully for 8 months — and further saith not
Sworn and Subscribed
the 20 day of December 1837 before
Samuel Beury
Jacob Fisher

33.882
Peter Gerhart Pennsylvania
senior 8 mo. Pa. 41.
died 24 Aug. 1837
admitted P. 8 mo. $26.66 12

State of Pennsylvania Columbia County ss
We Isaiah Bahl a clergyman, residing in Berwick, and R. H. McCurdy residing in Mifflinville in the county of Columbia do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Peter Gerhart, of Mifflin Township, who has subscribed and sworn to the annexed Declaration, that we believe him to be eighty two years of age, that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and
Subscribed this
31 st day of August 1836. before me
Isaiah Bahl
R. H. McCurdy
Samuel Horman J.P.

State of Pennsylvania Columbia County - ss.
I James Donaldson - Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Columbia County aforesaid do hereby certify that Samuel Horman was before whom the foregoing affidavits when taken was and still is an acting Justice of the Peace for the County
aforesaid duly commissioned as such and to such due faith and credit is and ought to be given as well in Courts of Justice as elsewhere. and that the signature of Samuel Horman as such is the proper hand writing of the said Samuel Horman
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Danville. This seventh day of September. A 1886 -
For James Donaldson Prothonotary James Donaldson Jr. Clerk

State of Pennsylvania Walden County
I James Donaldson Notary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do certify that Samuel Cross before whom the foregoing proceedings were had is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned & Sworn as such and that the foregoing signature pur- porting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court at Danville the twenty sixth day of December A.D. 1837
James Donaldson Proth Per W. Donaldson Junr

Danville. Columbia County Penn. ce April 24. 1838
Sir
Herewith I in close enclose the Declaration of Mary Ann Gerhart. Widow of Peter Gerhart deceased. Her proof now filed in your Office. Hoping you will require no further proof I should of sent you the declaration last week. but the had Court and the Judge had not home you will please to send me a decision herewith
I am your respectfully
Samuel Keenan
Mr J L Edwards Commissioner of Auction

State of Pennsylvania : I James Donaldson Prothonotary Columbia County ss of the Court of Common Pleas of Said County do Certify that William Montgomery Esq before whom the foregoing proceedings were had Is an Acting Judge of Said Court duly Commissioned and qualified as such to all whose Official Acts (of which the foregoing is one) are faith & Credit is and ought to be given. And that the foregoing Signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the seal of the Said Court at Danville the 24 th day of April A.D. 1838
James Donaldson Protho Jas. Donaldson Sur. Clerk

FREE
from H. S. Colvocoresses Commissioner of Pensions Washington City —

Pen. la Danville Columbia County January 30 1838
In Your letter of the 25 th I have only to hand, and in answer will now agree to receive the Marriage certificate of the Widow Gerhart, that she was only married to Peter Gerhart, and also the deposition of one or more credible persons that the said Peter Gerhart is no more, once that he existed on the day of you say in your letter. Before a decision can be had, the Widow should prove her relation & life to the dead, in open court, =
I beg leave to inform you that the said Widow is old feeble & poor, and that the next court for Columbia County will be on Monday the 16 th day of April next and most likely the Widow may not be that day, and if not, likely to be able to attend the court, will you agree to receive the Marriage certificate as sufficient proof that she was only married to Peter Gerhart, and that she is now the Widow of the said Peter Gerhart — and also the deposition of respectable Men

That Peter Bushnell is no more by so doing you will oblige us much. your answer if you please
I am yours respectfully
Samuel H. Norman
J. L. Edwards Esq

Danville Columbia County Penn y March 22 1888.
Sir
I wrote you a few weeks ago and enclosed you the proof which you required on the claim of the Widow Gerhart, Widow of Peter Gerhart. Lots of Mifflin Township, County of Columbia - hoping the papers come duly to your hands, and to your satisfaction, and if so, please send me a Pension certificate for the Widow. soon -
and received the thanks and good wishes of a respectable old Widow.
I am yours respectfully
Samuel Hoxman
J. L. Edwards Esq, Commissioner of Pensions -

This is to certify that on the 8 th day of January 1824: before me Peter Yohe Esquire one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Columbia Peter Gessart of the Township of Mifflin in the County farmer and Marceline Buck of the same County and Township widow were legally joined in Marriage each of them being of full age and declaring themselves free respectively from prior engagements or other lawful impediments
For witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in Mifflin Township County of Columbia this 3 rd day of March 1838.
for the seal
State of Pennsylvania Columbia County
I James Donaldson Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Said County do
Certify that Peter Yohe Esq before whom the foregoing proceedings were had is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for Said County duly Commissioned as such and to all his Official Acts due faith and Credit is and ought to be given -
And that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Said Court at Danville this fifth day of March A.D. 1838
James Donaldson Prothonotary Per Jas. Donaldson Jun. C.P.

No hit - 11/23/34
Q. M. DIVISION RECEIVED. APR 20 1900
PENSION OFFICE U S APR 18 1900

110 Glaypool St. Lansing Mich April 16. 1900 Dear Sir.
Is there any account in record in your office of Conrad Gerhart being a soldier in the Revolutionary War. His birth has been given to me as June 10. 1760. As can any account be found of his father being a soldier in the same war. I have been unable to find out the given name of the latter person mentioned. But as near as I know they have originated from Hairy Dauphin Co. on in

The vicinity of Harrisburg, Penn. I am anxious to find out any thing that is on record if there be a record of them.
And will thank you kindly for any information you may be able to give me.
Yrs. G. M. Blakerlee.